Sr. Carrier Sales Manager

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for generating profitable capacity through the effective deployment of carrier sales resources for specified region.
• Involved in the process of developing performance goals for carrier sales and monitors performance on a continual basis.

• Manages region to achieve objectives established in the Company's Strategic Plan.
• Seeks out and targets new carriers, initiates action plan to approach and secure profitable capacity for the Company.
• Ability to inspire others to share company vision and support them to reach company/individual goals.

Work Experience Requirement

Other Skills & Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates effective negotiation skills.
• Detailed understanding of the truckload industry to include equipment types, carrier capabilities, pricing and regulations.
• Strong understanding of US Geography.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to resolve problems / conflicts.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Works well in a team environment.

Physical Requirements

• Talking, hearing and using hands to operate computer equipment.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Education & Experience

• Bachelors Degree in related field.

• Minimum 5+ years of transportation brokerage and /or logistics sales experience required.
• Experience in recruiting, hiring and developing a carrier sales team.
• Proficiency in utilizing industry capacity and pricing tools (DAT, GetLoaded, Truckstop, etc.).

Certifications

• Professional certification may be required in some areas.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an E-Verify Check.

More Information: http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify

Company benefits are contingent upon meeting eligibility requirements and plan conditions.